Hiring a vehicle is not something most novice or even experienced drivers do on a regular basis, so it’s always good to have a list of essentials needed in and on any Hire car before you drive it away. Starting with the absolute basics such as solid tyres with a good tread on all of them, including the spare. Two moveable, side-view mirrors and a rear-view mirror alongside front, rear and side windows that are intact and undamaged. A valid MOT Certificate and Road Tax are compulsory on any vehicle over three years old, unless exempt due to the vehicle being powered by electric rather than petrol or diesel.
Of course just like any car, lorry, truck or van that’s driven on the busy hi-ways and by-ways of the United Kingdom, you must have a comprehensive Insurance Policy in your name to Hire a Vehicle of any kind. Running alongside the Standard Insurance that’s provided by the Hire Company it’s always recommended that you purchase a separate Car Hire Excess Insurance policy to cover you against any additional damage to your hire car that you’re charged for by your rental car company. When purchased through an experienced, reputable, trusted comparison site such as Money Maxim you could potentially save at least 30% making this particular purchase affordable and cost-effective. Comprehensively covering the Hire vehicle against damage to the tyres, wheels, roof and underbody as well as windscreens and mirrors and even theft or a vandalised vehicle.
